Welcome to My Kitchen

I started cooking 20 years ago, and every day has been a new experience. You might not believe it but i was a person who could not fry an egg...but 20 years on..i feel i can take on any challenge.

I'm constantly trying out new recipes and looking for innovative ways to improvise my dishes and make it more easier. The easier the cooking gets and the less time it takes the more time for me to relax with my loved one.
But easy and quick does not mean compromise on taste or the way a dish is presented. I take great pride in decorating my dishes as i am a firm believer of ' The first impression counts'.

I decided to start this blog to help others like me discover that cooking a feast does not require slogging for hours in the kitchen all it requires is the right ingredients, tools and a creative mind and voila! you will have your family and guests begging for second helpings....

My inspiration for cooking has always been my husband...he loves his food..and like the saying goes 'A way to a man's heart is through his stomach'..i can confidently say it's true and it works wonders for a happy relationship...but he is also my best critic and competition.

I've got two little girls both who love to eat, and my eldest always enjoys helping me in the kitchen. I will try to post more kid friendly recipes that can be fun to eat and make together.

Hope you enjoy this blog and find it useful...please do feel free to leave any feedback or comments...remember there's always room for improvement!!!

Tuesday 24 May 2011

Bacon & Mushroom Pesto Pasta




Ingredients: 
1 tbsp olive oil 
1 onion ,chopped finely 
3-4 cloves of garlic, chopped 
1 red chilli, chopped finely 
4-5 chestnut mushrooms chopped 
10-12 green French beans, chopped 
2 tbsp Philadelphia cheese 
2 tbsp green pesto 
4-5 slices of bacon, chopped 
1 green pepper, chopped 
1 tsp basil (dried, you can use fresh too) 
250g Penne pasta 
Freshly crushed pepper and salt , for seasoning
Method:
Refer to recipe http://jouelleskitchen.blogspot.com/2011/03/spicy-penne-pasta.html for instructions on how to cook the pasta (step1 of the recipe)
1. Heat the oil in a deep pan, add the garlic and chilli. Add the bacon and fry till slightly crisp, then add onions. Cook for few minutes and then add the mushrooms, beans and peppers.
2. Sprinkle the basil over. Once the vegetables are nearly cooked, add the pesto and stir in. Cook for few minutes and then add the cheese. If the mixture is too thick you can add some milk.
3. Season with salt and freshly crushed pepper.
4. When ready to serve, mix the sauce in the cooked pasta. Stir well. Season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle some grated Parmesan cheese before serving.

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